Results

TLo lawyers have achieved positive and substantial results for our clients in a wide range of litigation matters, including business disputes, defamation and invasion of privacy claims, intellectual property suits, and access to public records and proceedings/Freedom of Information Act claims. We also have been leaders in advocating for legislation and judicial rules consistent with our commitment to free speech and a free press. Some examples of our results-driven advocacy include:

Davis v. Avvo, 2011 WL 4063282 (M.D. Fla. 2011). Convinced court to enforce of Terms Of Use for attorney-ratings website, resulting in transfer of case to jurisdiction with favorable anti-SLAPP statute; transfer lead to dismissal of case and award of attorney’s fees.

Lusczynski v. Tampa Bay Television (2006). Won jury verdict for WFTS-TV in defamation and false light case brought by three police officers.

Tyne v. Time-Warner Entertainment, Co., 901 So.2d 802 (Fla. 2005). Persuaded Florida Supreme Court to affirm right of the producers of The Perfect Storm to create a movie depicting historical events without having to obtain consent of individuals portrayed in the movie.

Remote Access to Court Records. For nearly a decade, lead national and statewide media coalition advocating for remote access to Florida court records; many Florida counties are now moving from remote access pilot programs to full production. See

Thomas & LoCicero PL focuses its practice on litigation, trademark and copyright, and media law. With offices in Tampa and South Florida. Thomas & LoCicero serves clients throughout all of Florida and the Eastern United States.